E30 M3 Bonnet Insulation

Post Sun Jan 11, 2015 11:57 pm

Hi guys what should i be looking at for paying for a E30 m3 bonnet Insulation

Post Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:01 am

The same as for any other E30 bonnet. It's the one panel that's common to all models.

Post Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:09 am

No it isn't, this is M3/325e (think they're they same) bonnet insulation;

I paid £50 a few years ago, seen the fetch a little more than that but not much. It is NLA, unless they've added it to the list of things they're making again.

Post Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:12 am

Ah, insulation, not installation. I did think the term was a bit odd!
Doesn't anyone on here actually read their posts after uploading them?

Post Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:43 am

Came on the 324td as well

Post Mon Jan 12, 2015 8:40 am

And the non turdo 2.4 derv, the diesel and 325e panel is different to the M3

Post Mon Jan 12, 2015 9:33 am

Does it actually do much?
Have been considering ripping all of mine off as its the foam type and has deteriorated.

Post Mon Jan 12, 2015 9:55 am

I also do not understand the point in this, as it would just retain heat....?

Post Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:28 am

Sound insulation.

Post Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:31 am

I had to pull about half of mine off as it was in danger of hanging down onto the exhaust which did not seem a good plan. The result seems to be nothing more than a warm bonnet.

The replacement bonnet I have has no insulation on it at all.

E46 and onwards does without this it would seem? correct me if I am wrong.

Post Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:33 am

HairyScreech wrote:Does it actually do much?
Have been considering ripping all of mine off as its the foam type and has deteriorated.

I have no insulation, my bonnet is pink (should be red) from the heat.

Post Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:29 pm

Bela wrote:
HairyScreech wrote:Does it actually do much?
Have been considering ripping all of mine off as its the foam type and has deteriorated.
I have no insulation, my bonnet is pink (should be red) from the heat.

Mines already well past pink and nearly white so happy days.

Post Wed Jan 14, 2015 11:00 am

I think the M insullation is N/A from bmw

I remember someone asking about it a while ago and bmw stating they were not producing anymore

If you cafind one in good nick, then it may cost a fair bit

Post Wed Jan 14, 2015 11:49 am

according to realoem, the one-piece insulation in the photo of Kedge has two versions...

51488103380 for 325e, 324d and 324td
51481979952 for M3 and 320iS

Post Wed Jan 14, 2015 2:10 pm

I have good used M3 ones for sale

Post Wed Jan 14, 2015 3:57 pm

Drop me a pm please pete

Post Wed Jan 14, 2015 4:56 pm

Don't understand why people think it is desirable. Looks gash IMO, standard foam in good condition looks a lot better

Post Wed Jan 14, 2015 5:48 pm

ross_jsy wrote:Don't understand why people think it is desirable. Looks gash IMO, standard foam in good condition looks a lot better

Just down to personal taste, I prefer these sort.

Post Wed Jan 14, 2015 6:30 pm

ross_jsy wrote:Don't understand why people think it is desirable. Looks gash IMO, standard foam in good condition looks a lot better

Yes, but you think a subaru looks good

Post Wed Jan 14, 2015 8:40 pm

It looks great in good condition but i never understood why my 325e has one and a 325i doesn't?

Post Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:26 pm

Because the e was the quiet lazy cruiser.